4 hand-picked fantasy, romantasy, and gothic fantasy books curated by NextBookAfter.
For fans of Alchemy of Secrets' enchanting magic and slow-burn romance, Belladonna offers a gothic twist on hidden powers and forbidden attractions, blending atmospheric mystery with emotional depth in a tale of a young woman entangled with Death itself.
For fans of Nesta's trauma-fueled empowerment and steamy enemies-to-lovers tension, this gothic romantasy delivers a fierce heroine battling inner demons in a mist-shrouded world, blending dark magic with intimate healing and found family bonds.
If you loved the cursed realms and high-stakes intrigue of Lightlark, this atmospheric tale of a mist-shrouded kingdom plagued by infection and a daring quest for magical cards will deliver similar thrills with a gothic twist on romance and betrayal.
For fans of Oraya's fierce determination and slow-burn romance amid deadly trials, this delivers a haunting dark fantasy with a resilient heroine battling inner demons and external curses, blending emotional depth with high-stakes magical quests.